2009 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 6 records
- engine power · 6 records
- throttle body · 6 records
- engine light · 5 records
- service traction · 4 records
- power reduced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I am filing my complaint due to some re-accruing issues that i continuously have with my truck i just bought in june of 2017. I have problems with the car overheated needle fluctuations and shutting down on me. The air bags does not work for the passenger seat and there are a couple of sensors that are on and constantly stays on when cranking the car and driving. I also have problems when i turn the wheel to the…
ODI 11035892
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Chevy eqanox recall. When raining or on wet roads or snow this light pops up and says engine reducing power and says service stability track then shuts the car down i think that this is a recall because several of individuals i kno have chevys and have this issue i took to dealership they never. Figured out for me .
ODI 11084730
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle displayed will in motion merging on to the highway. That when you take off a delay happens at over 4000 rpms or at anytime you try to go over 4000rpms. Its like the engine cuts off or loses acceleration an stays at 40 mph and will not accelerate until the gauge for rpms goes back down under 4000 rpms. Then the engine will start to accelerate again like a normal vehicle until you try to pickup speed or…
ODI 11034342
Electrical System · Engine
I was recently in a vehicle accident. My vehicle shut off as i was driving and in route of a traffic light. As a result of my vehicle shutting off, i had no brakes and was therefore unable to prevent my vehicle from proceeding through a red light. I then hit a tow truck and was t boned. My vehicle was totaled as a result and myself and my 2 children were transported to our local emergency room due to injuries.…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10760083
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On october 16, 2014, i went to the dealer to pickup my vehicle still with no answers to why the dashboard message is reading: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and engine power is reduced. Then the engine shuts down. As i was pulling off the dealership lot, the engine light starting flashing rapidly, vehicle began to loose power, it was backfiring and smelled of a foul odor. The…
ODI 10648520
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On tuesday, october 14, 2014, i was leaving work headed to my physical therapy appointment. It was a rainy day. While in route, a message appeared on the dashboard: stabilitraking off. I proceeded to turn right and get into the left turning lane heading to my appointment. Once, i got into the turning lane the dashboard message was flashing: stabilitraking off, service traction control, service stabilitraking and…
ODI 10648519
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
On september 25, 2014, i was headed home from work traveling 45 miles per hour when the message stabilitraking off appeared on the dashboard. It was a clear and sunny day. As i continued to drive, my vehicle began to loose power and proceeded to slow down as i was in route. I immediately pulled to the side of the road and dashboard message was flashing stabilitraking off, service traction control, service…
ODI 10648516
Engine
Car hesitated, slowed down, then lost power. The warning lights were stabilitrack off, traction control off, reduced engine power. Car is now with the dealership & was told that the throttle body will have to be ordered as this is a rare occurrence but when i looked on internet, it seems this is a problem that has been reported many times. Incident was scary due to traveling on highway at 60 mph and for no reason…
ODI 10573237
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon making a left turn from highway into parking lot, approximate speed 15-20mph, the stabilitrak illuminated, then the message power has been reduced, which was what was happening and the check engine light illuminated. Got vehicle parked and shut engine off. Let vehicle rest for 30 minutes. Started vehicle, after normal dashboard sequence, check engine light remained on, stabilitrak light came on briefly. Was…
ODI 10573776
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle body went bad in my car for the 2nd time in 3 years. I had the throttle body replaced in january of 2011, after only owning the car a month. It now needs replaced again today in january of 2014. I press the gas peddle and car doesn't go anywhere, then all of the sudden it will take off and runs as if the engine is being pushed and pulled. It also stalled out on me once while driving it. This is a safety…
ODI 10561164
Engine · Power Train
I was driving at a speed of 40 mph when i slowed to make a right turn. The stabilitrak notification stated that it was "off trak" and to service "traction control" and that "engine speed is reduced". I could drive no faster than 5 mph. I pulled over and turned my car off for a few minutes. When i started it back up the speed was normal again but the engine light remained lit and solid. This is the second time in 2…
ODI 10560377
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that abnormal fumes were entering the vehicle cabin, which was causing the driver and any passenger to become drowsy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and repair where the egr valve was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
1 injury
ODI 10552427
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Car hesitated, slowed down, lost power. Warning lights included stabilitrak off, traction control off, and reduced engine power. Repair was to clean throttle body. Jan of 2014, (83,000 miles) same problem occurred, and throttle body cleaned at dealer after diagnostics. March 1, 2014 (85000 miles) while on interstate 80 same warnings came on but i lost all engine power although the car was in gear and the car rpms…
ODI 10572689
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated intermittently was unable to pull the key out of the ignition. The contact mentioned intermittently the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10628776